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Eric Clapton: Top 10 Must-Know Facts About Guitarist

facts on Eric ClaptonEric Clapton (Guitarist) was born on the 30th of March, 1945. He was born in 1940s, in Baby Boomers Generation. His birth sign is Aries and his life path number is 7. Eric’s birth flower is Daffodil and birthstone is Aquamarine. What does this all mean? Let’s find out!

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NAME: Eric Clapton
REAL NAME: Eric Patrick Clapton
NICKNAME: Slowhand, Eric Patrick Clapton, Eric Clapton
PROFESSION: Guitarist
GENDER: Male
BIRTHPLACE: Ripley, Surrey, England, UK
ETHNICITY: White
NATIONALITY: British
RELIGION: Christian
SEXUALITY: Straight

1. Bio

Eric Clapton, best known for being a Guitarist, was born in Ripley, Surrey, England, UK on Friday, March 30, 1945. Musician, singer, and songwriter who is widely considered one of the greatest guitarists of all-time. He was a member of the Yardbirds, Derek and the Dominos, and Cream, and also found success as a solo artist.

Family: He married on March 27, 1979 and, after their divorce in June 1988, he married Melia McEnery on January 1, 2002. His only son Conor tragically died at the age of four and a half when he fell out a bathroom window, inspiring the lyrics to Clapton’s song “Tears in Heaven.” Clapton also has four daughters named Julie, Ruth, Sophie and Ella. Eric Clapton father’s name is Edward Walter Fryer and mother Patricia Clapton. We will continue to update details on Eric Clapton’s family.

FATHER:
MOTHER:
Patricia Clapton
BROTHER(S): Not available
SISTER(S): Not available

Education: Eric Patrick Clapton attended Hollyfield School, Surbiton, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, London, England, UK and Kingston College of Art, Kingston upon Thames, London, England, UK.

Dating: According to CelebsCouples, Eric Clapton is married Melia McEnery.

Net Worth: Online estimates of Eric Clapton’s net worth vary. It’s easy to predict his income, but it’s much harder to know how much he has spent over the years. CelebsMoney and NetWorthStatus does a good job of breaking most of it down.

2. Eric Clapton’s zodiac sign is Aries

Eric Clapton zodiac sign is a Aries. Dates of Aries are March 21 - April 19. Those born under the Aries zodiac sign have an exciting and enthusiastic energy. They often seek new and challenging adventures that can push their limits. They are brave, direct, fearless, independent and have deep sense of justice. They love competition, in all its forms. Although, they can be aggressive, self-centered, pushy, inconsistent, bad-tempered, and selfish.

ZODIAC:
Aries
BORN IN THE YEAR OF THE: Rooster
RULING PLANET: Mars

3. He is currently 78 years old

The British guitarist has been alive for 28,853 days or 692,482 hours. There were precisely 978 full moons after his birth to this day.

BORN: March 30, 1945
AGE: 78 years old
BORN ON: Friday
GENERATION: Baby Boomers Generation
DECADE: 1940s

Eric Clapton was born on a Friday. Friday is ruled by Venus, the planet of love, balance, beauty, romance, elegance, and pleasure. People born on Friday are social animals, artistic, and obsessed with beauty and love.

Countdown to Eric Clapton’s next birthday.

Eric Clapton will be turning 79.

4. On Eric Clapton’s birthday

The world’s population was and there were an estimated year babies born throughout the world in 1945, Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democratic) was the president of the United States, and the number one song on Billboard 100 was [Not available]. No song matches found..

On this day in history:

Russia signs the Treaty of Paris, ending the Crimean War.
US buys Alaska from Russia for $7,200,000 (2 cents an acre - Seward's Folly).
15th Amendment to the US constitution is adopted, guarantees right to vote regardless of race.
Dalai Lama flees China and is granted political asylum in India.
Northern Ireland's Government and Parliament dissolved by the British Government and'direct rule' from Westminster is introduced.

5. Eric Clapton’s height and weight

We’re currently in process of confirming all details such as Eric Clapton’s height, weight, and other stats. If there is any information missing, we will be updating this page soon. If you any have tips or corrections, please send them our way.

Height

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Weight

BUILD
Average
WEIGHT (LBS): 185 lb
WEIGHT (KG) 84 kg

Misc

EYE COLOR: Dark Brown
HAIR COLOR: Dark Brown

6. The Year of the Rooster

Eric Clapton was born in the Year of the Rooster. People with Chinese zodiac Rooster according to Chinese zodiac have many excellent characteristics, such as being honest, bright, communicative and ambitious. Most of them are born pretty or handsome, and prefer to dress up. Their strengths are being independent, capable, warm-hearted, self-respect, and quick minded. But they can also be impatient, critical, eccentric, narrow-minded, and selfish. Their lucky numbers are 5, 7, 8 and lucky colors are gold, brown, brownish yellow, yellow.

7. Eric Clapton’s life path number is 7

Life Path Number 7 represent 'The Intuitive'. Those who walk a Life Path with Number 7 have the admirable ability of seeing the infinite possibilities in every person and situation. 7 reminds us that the answers to all questions are in our DNA. Its energy is that of The Seeker. The values are meditative thought, introspection, imagination. The challenges are to listen to your rational side as much as your intuitive side.

8. Baby Boomers Generation

Eric Clapton was born in the middle of Baby Boomers Generation.

9. Eric Clapton’s birthstone is Aquamarine

Early sailors believed that aquamarine talismans, etched with the likeness of the sea god Neptune, protected them against ocean dangers.

10. Eric Clapton’s birth flower is Daffodil

Daffodil symbolizes rebirth, new beginnings, promise happiness and joy.


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